Minestrone with black-eyed peas and kidney beans

Minestrone with black-eyed peas and kidney beans
Minestrone with black-eyed peas and kidney beans might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 3 servings with 857 calories, 31g of protein, and 30g of fat each. This recipe covers 45% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of pancetta, garlic cloves, thyme sprigs, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It is a rather expensive recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Ingredients

118millilitersshredded basilshredded basil1bay leafbay leaf237millilitersdried black-eyed peasdried black-eyed peas45Cover and simmer over low heat until the black-eyed peas are tender, about minutesCover and simmer over low heat until the black-eyed peas are tender, about minutes1TbspHeat olive in a skillet over moderately high heat. Add the penne to the skillet in a single layerHeat olive in a skillet over moderately high heat. Add the penne to the skillet in a single layer425gramsred kidney beans, drainedred kidney beans, drained411gramsAdd a of diced tomatoes and cook for 5 more minutesAdd a of diced tomatoes and cook for 5 more minutes2ribscelery ribs, thinly slicedcelery ribs, thinly sliced57gramsWhile the soup is simmering, cook penne pasta in boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool under running water and then slice the penne crosswise into 1/4-inch ringsWhile the soup is simmering, cook penne pasta in boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool under running water and then slice the penne crosswise into 1/4-inch rings3servingsLadle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. EnjoyLadle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy13This is Week # of my 2011 cooking challenge! Click here to view all recipes from this challenge. All recipes created for this challenge come from the Food & Wine Annual Cookbook 2010This is Week # of my 2011 cooking challenge! Click here to view all recipes from this challenge. All recipes created for this challenge come from the Food & Wine Annual Cookbook 20103servingsBring to a boilBring to a boil1canSometimes I am struck by how artistic food be. Perhaps that is why I'm so fond of food blogging and food photographySometimes I am struck by how artistic food be. Perhaps that is why I'm so fond of food blogging and food photography4garlic cloves, thinly slicedgarlic cloves, thinly sliced1leek, white and tender green parts thinly sliced (reserve the dark green top for later)leek, white and tender green parts thinly sliced (reserve the dark green top for later)3servingsSecure the leek with kitchen twine and add to the potSecure the leek with kitchen twine and add to the pot1largeStart out by heating 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a soup potStart out by heating 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a soup pot1largeonion, finely choppedonion, finely chopped57gramspancetta, finely dicedpancetta, finely diced3parsley sprigsparsley sprigs3servingsPenne ringsPenne rings10Cook over moderate heat until the vegetables are softened, minutesCook over moderate heat until the vegetables are softened, minutes3servingsSalt & pepperSalt & pepper227gramsAdd coarsely shredded Savoy or other green cabbage and cook until slightly wilted, 1 minuteAdd coarsely shredded Savoy or other green cabbage and cook until slightly wilted, 1 minute3thyme sprigsthyme sprigs2literswaterwater3servingsClick here for a printable recipeClick here for a printable recipe5Cook, turning once, until golden, about minutes. Drain the penne rings on paper towelsCook, turning once, until golden, about minutes. Drain the penne rings on paper towels3servingsThe important and yummy stuff! At least I've got my priorities straightThe important and yummy stuff! At least I've got my priorities straight3servingsAnd this beautiful face was at the other endAnd this beautiful face was at the other end3servingsThis was the scene at one end of the kitchen this past Sunday afternoonThis was the scene at one end of the kitchen this past Sunday afternoon3servingsAnd this was the scene in the living roomAnd this was the scene in the living room3servingsAnd to think that once upon a time, I, too, spent my weekends jumping out of airplanes. Ahh, those were the daysAnd to think that once upon a time, I, too, spent my weekends jumping out of airplanes. Ahh, those were the days3servingsWhile I take on the scene at home. You know, ignoring the laundry and dirty toilets while caring for my boys and cookingWhile I take on the scene at home. You know, ignoring the laundry and dirty toilets while caring for my boys and cooking
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings3
Health Score100
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